Student Placement Associate (Seasonal) - Starts June 1st
AGS - Pearson
Posted Sunday, May 10, 2026
Posting ID: 6833113
Atlanta, GA
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This is a contract role supporting Pearson Education. Pearson is partnering with Allegis Global Solutions and TalentBurst Connect to fill these positions through 2026.
If selected, you will be employed by TalentBurst Connect and assigned to support Pearson Education. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Pearson Virtual Schools - Connections Academy
Temporary / Seasonal / Fully Remote Role
This is a remote, temporary role, ranging from hire date through approximately September 30th, 2026.
Do you enjoy a fast-paced, people-focused environment where you can support families, solve real problems, and make a meaningful impact through every interaction?
About the Role:
Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is hiring seasonal, temporary team members to support Connections Academy, a leading online public-school program serving students and families nationwide. We are hiring customer-facing associates to support our Enrollment Experience teams. You will join our team for our peak hiring season, handling new and returning student placement supported by phone calls, email, and process-driven workflows to support enrollment goals.
This role is ideal for individuals who are skilled at problem-solving, enjoy helping customers navigate important decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. The Student Placement Associate will support the academic placement life cycle for students from initial course placement through returning student placement or schedule changes. This position will report to the Supervisor of New Student Placement as part of the Enrollment Operations Enablement department.
This position is intended to support families in Eastern Standard Time or Central Standard Time. The standard work hours for this position are Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm EST.
You will:
Review academic and supporting documentation to build a thorough academic picture and ensure accurate course placement
Create initial student schedules based on age and available information or triages to school-based staff for additional review
Complete placement and schedule change requests for enrolled students
Assist with account creation for Supplemental Instructional Support Programs and enrollment into requested Clubs & Activities
Manage daily workflow to ensure completeness and compliance to expected service levels, including (but not limited to):
Reviewing student accounts holistically to be able to speak to outstanding tasks or recommended actions to ensure the continuing student's success;
Serving as a subject matter expert for a group of schools, knowing intimately operational differences between the schools which drive operational processes;
Organizing and completing assigned workflows to ensure effective time management, data integrity, efficient communication, and student retention;
Maintain student accounts and records, documenting and logging information into the EMS accurately;
Protect the privacy of student account information through compliance with federal student privacy law (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA))
You are:
Flexible, adaptive, and able to positively and efficiently support caretakers and students
Able to take direction quickly and learn new procedures, processes, and products
Able to use a variety of customer service and sales tools, software, and systems to effectively manage customer interactions
Skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Reliable, professional, and empathetic
Comfortable working remotely and independently in a structured environment
Believe in a culture of continuous improvement supporting enrollment goals
Able to adhere to company attendance policy and work flexible hours between 9am-6pm Eastern Time.
You have :
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Previous experience in education or academic advising preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort using Windows computer/operating system
Prior experience working in multiple EMS/SIS/Enrollment platforms strongly preferred
Familiarity with education and the public-school system a strong plus
Remote experience preferred
Pearson provides a flexible work environment for its employees. We believe that the ability to work from anywhere in the US, anytime in work/lifebalanceis a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction. In exchange, we require that employees have theappropriate meansto work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policiesregardinghome office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipmentstandardsand expectations.
Compensation :
The pay for this temporary role is $18 per hour, with potential for over-time and full-time work.
About Pearson Virtual Schools
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. Pearson Virtual Schools K-12 group brings high quality, online education to schools, school districts, and students in the U.S. and abroad. Hallmarks of our programs include a personalized learning approach, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), and dedicated, certified teachers.
Supporting full-time virtual schools since 2001, our online learning solutions include Connections Academy, Pearson Online Academy, and Pearson Online Classroom.
Why Join Pearson Virtual Schools & Connections Academy?
Be part of amission-driven organizationexpanding access to high-quality education
Make a real impact on families and students during important life decisions
Gain experience with a respected global education company, with potential to be considered for future full-time opportunities based on performance and business need
Work remotely during a defined seasonal period
Collaborate with supportive, purpose-driven teams during a high-energy season
If selected, you will be employed by TalentBurst Connect and assigned to support Pearson Education. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Pearson Virtual Schools - Connections Academy
Temporary / Seasonal / Fully Remote Role
This is a remote, temporary role, ranging from hire date through approximately September 30th, 2026.
Do you enjoy a fast-paced, people-focused environment where you can support families, solve real problems, and make a meaningful impact through every interaction?
About the Role:
Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is hiring seasonal, temporary team members to support Connections Academy, a leading online public-school program serving students and families nationwide. We are hiring customer-facing associates to support our Enrollment Experience teams. You will join our team for our peak hiring season, handling new and returning student placement supported by phone calls, email, and process-driven workflows to support enrollment goals.
This role is ideal for individuals who are skilled at problem-solving, enjoy helping customers navigate important decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. The Student Placement Associate will support the academic placement life cycle for students from initial course placement through returning student placement or schedule changes. This position will report to the Supervisor of New Student Placement as part of the Enrollment Operations Enablement department.
This position is intended to support families in Eastern Standard Time or Central Standard Time. The standard work hours for this position are Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm EST.
You will:
Review academic and supporting documentation to build a thorough academic picture and ensure accurate course placement
Create initial student schedules based on age and available information or triages to school-based staff for additional review
Complete placement and schedule change requests for enrolled students
Assist with account creation for Supplemental Instructional Support Programs and enrollment into requested Clubs & Activities
Manage daily workflow to ensure completeness and compliance to expected service levels, including (but not limited to):
Reviewing student accounts holistically to be able to speak to outstanding tasks or recommended actions to ensure the continuing student's success;
Serving as a subject matter expert for a group of schools, knowing intimately operational differences between the schools which drive operational processes;
Organizing and completing assigned workflows to ensure effective time management, data integrity, efficient communication, and student retention;
Maintain student accounts and records, documenting and logging information into the EMS accurately;
Protect the privacy of student account information through compliance with federal student privacy law (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA))
You are:
Flexible, adaptive, and able to positively and efficiently support caretakers and students
Able to take direction quickly and learn new procedures, processes, and products
Able to use a variety of customer service and sales tools, software, and systems to effectively manage customer interactions
Skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Reliable, professional, and empathetic
Comfortable working remotely and independently in a structured environment
Believe in a culture of continuous improvement supporting enrollment goals
Able to adhere to company attendance policy and work flexible hours between 9am-6pm Eastern Time.
You have :
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Previous experience in education or academic advising preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort using Windows computer/operating system
Prior experience working in multiple EMS/SIS/Enrollment platforms strongly preferred
Familiarity with education and the public-school system a strong plus
Remote experience preferred
Pearson provides a flexible work environment for its employees. We believe that the ability to work from anywhere in the US, anytime in work/lifebalanceis a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction. In exchange, we require that employees have theappropriate meansto work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policiesregardinghome office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipmentstandardsand expectations.
Compensation :
The pay for this temporary role is $18 per hour, with potential for over-time and full-time work.
About Pearson Virtual Schools
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. Pearson Virtual Schools K-12 group brings high quality, online education to schools, school districts, and students in the U.S. and abroad. Hallmarks of our programs include a personalized learning approach, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), and dedicated, certified teachers.
Supporting full-time virtual schools since 2001, our online learning solutions include Connections Academy, Pearson Online Academy, and Pearson Online Classroom.
Why Join Pearson Virtual Schools & Connections Academy?
Be part of amission-driven organizationexpanding access to high-quality education
Make a real impact on families and students during important life decisions
Gain experience with a respected global education company, with potential to be considered for future full-time opportunities based on performance and business need
Work remotely during a defined seasonal period
Collaborate with supportive, purpose-driven teams during a high-energy season
Compensation:$37,440 / yr
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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